Sodium 4-hydroxybenzoate

• CAT Number: M067072
• CAS Number: 114-63-6
• Molecular Formula: C7H5NaO3
• Molecular Weight: 160.104
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: sodium;4-hydroxybenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6O3.Na/c8-6-3-1-5(2-4-6)7(9)10;/h1-4,8H,(H,9,10);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: ZLVSYODPTJZFMK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)[O-])O.[Na+]

Sodium 4-hydroxybenzoate, commonly known as sodium paraben, is the sodium salt of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is widely used as a preservative in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries due to its antimicrobial properties, particularly against fungi and bacteria. Sodium 4-hydroxybenzoate is effective in extending the shelf life of products by preventing the growth of microorganisms. It is often used in combination with other parabens for broader-spectrum preservation. The compound is water-soluble, making it easy to incorporate into various formulations.